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Barking shop ordered to pay £16k fine after mice droppings found on food
There was "a risk to public health"
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BBC reveals new Radio 2 line-up and schedule changes as Zoe Ball steps down
The BBC has revealed a new line-up and schedule changes for Radio 2 as Scott Mills replaces Zoe Ball on the Breakfast Show - see all changes.
Motorcyclist fighting for life after crash with car on M25
A motorcyclist is fighting for his life in hospital after a crash with a car on the M25 near Heathrow Airport.
LIVE updates as SNOW seen in London amid plummeting temperatures
Snow has been spotted falling across London this morning.
Mouse poo found on food at Barking shop
Abiglobal Foods Wholesale Ltd in River Road, Barking was fined £10,000 after mouse droppings were found on food items.
Council responds to 'scam' fears over winter fuel payment letter
Barking and Dagenham Council has assured residents in the borough who have received a letter regarding a winter fuel payment replacement that it is not a scam.
Major London train route to shut for five days at Christmas
One of the capital’s main train routes - Thameslink - linking north and south London will be shut over Christmas.
Cold health alert issued for London as temperatures pose 'risk to life'
A yellow cold health alert has been issued for London for five days, with an increased risk to the lives of vulnerable people.
Met Police officer accused of GBH after tasering man who then fell from outbuilding
A Metropolitan Police officer is due to appear in court after he tasered a man who then fell off an outbuilding and was left with life-changing injuries.
Two Met Police officers charged with sexual assault while off-duty in central London
Two Metropolitan Police officers have been charged with sexually assaulting a woman while off duty.
Fire destroys rubbish and half a tent on busy central London road
Firefighters raced to central London overnight to tackle a fire that destroyed heaps of rubbish and left half a tent damaged.
‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas
Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal
Huge regeneration scheme set to get 20,000 new homes thanks to funding boost
Homes England has approved a £124million funding package for the huge regeneration project at Barking Riverside to effectively double in size.
EastEnders star forced to use food bank after BBC exit in 'day I'll never forget'
Former EastEnders star Cheryl Fergison (Heather Trott) has revealed she was forced to use a food bank earlier this year due to financial difficulties.
M25 shut after 'serious crash' and fuel spillage
The M15 is fully closed between J15 M4 J4B and J16 M40 J1A after a crash today (November 17).
London sign giving directions to California finally corrected after 15 years
A sign in London that gives directions to California has been corrected after 15 years.
Queen's Hospital professor meets King Charles
One of the consultants at Queen’s Hospital in Romford gave King Charles an insight into his work to improve healthcare in Commonwealth countries.
Dartford security guard charged with rape as Heaven nightclub licence suspended
A Dartford security guard has been named as the suspect charged with rape after an allegation at a popular LGBTQ+ nightclub.
London police box could be moved after 30 years to stop people keep weeing on it
A police box (Tardis) could be moved from outside a Tube station to stop people from weeing on it.
South east London Tube station to shut for NINE weekends while tower is built on top
Southwark station will close for nine weekends over the next six months while a 14-storey student tower is built on top of it.